Give your fall baking a twist with these creative pumpkin dessert recipes. From cookies to cheesecake dip, these are the pumpkin treats you didn’t know you needed!
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Pumpkin Desserts That Go Beyond Pie
A classic pumpkin pie or pumpkin spice latte may get all the attention, but pumpkin can do so much more! These pumpkin dessert recipes are sweet, cozy, and a little unexpected.
Whether you’re craving soft cookies, creamy dessert dips, or even a no-bake treat, there’s a pumpkin recipe here to surprise and delight your family this season.
1. Pumpkin Dump Cake
Pumpkin dump cake is a cozy fall dessert made with a can of pumpkin, warm spices, and a buttery cake topping that practically makes itself.
2. Pumpkin Lasagna Dessert
This pumpkin lasagna dessert is a crowd-pleasing, no-bake unique pumpkin dessert with pudding, cream cheese, and pumpkin layers.
3. Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
These pumpkin snickerdoodles are soft and chewy cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar with a pumpkin spice twist.
4. Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
A creamy, no-bake pumpkin cheesecake dip that tastes like pumpkin cheesecake in a shareable bowl. Perfect with graham crackers or apple slices.
5. Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
These pumpkin whoopie pies are made with two soft pumpkin cookies sandwiched with fluffy cream filling.
6. Pumpkin Blondies
Pumpkin blondies are thick, chewy bars packed with pumpkin flavor and warm spices.
7. Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
These pumpkin oatmeal cookies are chewy and hearty cookies that combine oats, pumpkin, and cozy spices.
8. Pumpkin Muffins with Cake Mix
The easiest way to whip up fluffy pumpkin muffins with a cake mix. You only need 3 ingredients!
9. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
A classic fall favorite! This pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are soft, cake-like pumpkin cookies dotted with chocolate chips.
If you’re in the mood for something savory, don’t miss my pumpkin chili. It’s hearty, cozy, and the perfect way to use up an extra can of pumpkin!
